Johnathan Taylor meets the Rangers

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Johnathan Taylor meets the Rangers

Johnathan Taylor met with the Texas Rangers, the team that drafted him in the 33rd round of the MLB draft.

UGA outfielder Johnathan Taylor shakes hands with Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton after meeting with the Rangers before their game against the Braves at Turner Field on Saturday. Taylor, who sustained partial paralysis in an outfield collision earlier this season, was drafted in the 33rd round by the Texas Rangers in the recent MLB draft.

Johnathan Taylor, right, had a moment to talk with Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton.

Johnathan Taylor, right, talks with former teammate Zach Cone before the Braves-Rangers game. The two Georgia outfielders were both drafted by the Rangers. Taylor was injured in an outfield collision with Cone.

Johnathan Taylor, smiles after getting a loose ball during the Rangers batting practice.

Johnathan Taylor gets a hug from his mother Tandra Taylor as childhood friend Daniel Hallman, center, looks on as they watch the Texas Rangers take batting practice.

Johnathan Taylor met with members of the media before Saturday's Braves-Rangers game along with former teammate Zach Cone. The two Georgia outfielders were both drafted by the Rangers. Taylor was injured in an outfield collision with Cone.

Jim Branch, top center, a family friend of Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton leads a prayer for Johnathan Taylor before the Rangers game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on Saturday afternoon.

Johnathan Taylor is all smiles as he chats with childhood friend Daniel Hallman, center, brother Jawuan Taylor, left, and godbrother Saage Lee, right, after they watched the Texas Rangers take batting practice.

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UGA outfielder Johnathan Taylor shakes hands with Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton after meeting with the Rangers before their game against the Braves at Turner Field on Saturday. Taylor, who sustained partial paralysis in an outfield collision earlier this season, was drafted in the 33rd round by the Texas Rangers in the recent MLB draft.

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